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The Anatomy of an Outbreak in a Conflict Setting & Nigeria’s Preparedness for Ebola 

Jun 08, 2026
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Jun 04, 2026
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“Deliver Like the Hebrew Women”: How Traditional Myths and Religious Misconceptions Fuel Maternal and Child Deaths

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How the Enable Study Is Building Clinical Trial Capacity and Epidemic Readiness in Bauchi State

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By | November 16, 2024

Comprehensive PHC Lapai Sets the Standard for Quality Healthcare, But Needs More Backing

Amina Mohammed, a resident of Lapai and a mother of two, shared her positive experience with the recently renovated facility when Nigeria Health Watch reporter visited the Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Lapai Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. “When I came here to immunise my children, the staff were welcoming, and the […]

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Wushishi PHC Becomes Overwhelmed With Patients Amid Need For More Equipment

By | September 14, 2024

Wushishi Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Niger State is facing a growing number of patients due to its convenient location, however, it is not fully equipped to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community. Pregnant women and patients requiring medical care are compelled to embark on a 2 kilometre journey to access fundamental laboratory […]

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Gwada PHC: Recent Renovations Boost Quality of Healthcare, But Further Improvements Needed

By | August 31, 2024

The Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Gwada, Niger State, has received a long-overdue renovation, thanks to the State Government’s intervention, restoring the facility after years of deterioration. Abubakar Barde, the Officer-in-Charge, said they have witnessed a significant influx of patients since the renovation. “We received funding from the Basic Healthcare Provision Funds [BHCPF] which has […]

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Sharada PHC: Making a Difference Through Community Engagement 

By | August 20, 2024

For residents like Rafi’atu Ibrahim, Safiya Saleh, and Saudat Sa’id, Sharada Primary Healthcare (PHC) in Kano State is more than just a medical facility but a sanctuary for support. Rafi’atu, who is a mother of three, said she has found a sense of belonging and comfort at the facility. “The officer in charge of the […]

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Gandun Albasa Model PHC: Where Compassion Meets Community but Staffing Falls Short

By | August 11, 2024

For close to two decades, Gandun Albasa Model Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Gandu, Kano State, has been providing affordable healthcare for many families in the community. Asma’u Haruna, a long-time resident of Gandu, reflects on her 15 years of ante-natal visits and her children’s immunisations at the facility. She recalls the days when the […]

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